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LEADERSHIP, STAFF & FACULTY
Terrence A. Smith
Chief Executive Officer
terrence.smith@mitcharterschool.org
Mr. Smith comes from the Woodland Hills School District in suburban Pittsburgh where he worked in a variety of administrative positions since 2015 including Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, and, most recently, Assistant Principal of the Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy. Prior to his years at Woodland Hills, he served at the Southwestern Institute For Technology, Community College of Allegheny County, Mercy Behavioral Health Systems, the Wilkinsburg and Sto-Rox school districts, and at Summit Academy. A native of Aliquippa, he is a 1987 graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania where he played and coached basketball. He earned his Master of Education Administration at the University of Pittsburgh in 2009.
Dr. Vanessa Avon
Principal
vanessa.avon@mitcharterschool.org
Dr. Avon holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education: French and a Minor in Women’s Studies (Clarion University ‘99), a master’s degree in Educational Leadership (York College ‘09) and a doctoral degree in School Systems Leadership (Widener University ’19). With a distinguished career in education spanning over 25 years, Dr. Avon brings a wealth of experience across urban, suburban, and rural school settings. She began her career teaching French in Baltimore County Schools, Maryland. In Pennsylvania, Dr. Avon has decades of service as teacher, assistant principal, and building principal at several school districts across Pennsylvania including Spring Grove, Central Dauphin, West York, North Clarion County, and Cheltenham Township.
Dana Corradi
Director of Enrollment, Diversity, and Inclusion
dana.corradi@mitcharterschool.org
Staff
Marisa Adams
Transition Coordinator
marisa.adams@mitcharterschool.org
Tammie Bensur
School Nurse
tammie.bensur@mitcharterschool.org
Jennifer Gerjets
School Counselor
jennifer.gerjets@mitcharterschool.org
Janet Harmon
Special Education Paraprofessional
janet.harmon@mitcharterschool.org
Anizeonna Harvey
Special Education Paraprofessional
La'Shawna McHenry
Office Manager/21st CCLC Project Manager
la'shawna.mchenry@mitcharterschool.org
Nicole Owens
Food Service Worker
nicole.owens@mitcharterschool.org
Maya Quintana
Administrative Assistant/Food Service Worker
maya.quintana@mitcharterschool.org
Faculty
Anne Ainsbury​
Science Teacher / Forensic Science Pathway Instructor
anne.ainsbury@mitcharterschool.org
Kyle Daly
Social Studies Teacher
kyle.daly@mitcharterschool.org
Amos Eppihimer
Transportation and Logistics Instructor
amos.eppihimer@mitcharterschool.org
Chris Galisizewski
Special Education Instructor
chris.galisizewski@mitcharterschool.org
Zachary Gould
Gaming and Coding Instructor
zachary.gould@mitcharterschool.org
Cindy Humpe
Nursing Substitute
cindy.humpe@mitcharterschool.org
Donna Jezowicz
Career Technical and Skilled Trades Instructor
donna.jezowicz@mitcharterschool.org
Brianna Kovalesky
English Teacher
brianna.metsger@mitcharterschool.org
Legion Lake
Science Teacher
legion.lake@mitcharterschool.org
Owen Masters
Building Substitute
owen.masters@mitcharterschool.org
David Peffer
Social Studies Teacher
david.peffer@mitcharterschool.org
Michele Psilos
Special Education Coordinator
michele.psilos@mitcharterschool.org
Lauren Reddinger
Nursing Instructor
lauren.reddinger@mitcharterschool.org
Lea Ritz
English Teacher
lea.ritz@mitcharterschool.org
Kim Smolka
Aviation Teacher
kim.smolka@mitcharterschool.org
Jordan Spisak
Mathematics Teacher
jordan.spisak@mitcharterschool.org
Jasmine Washington
Mathematics Teacher
jasmine.washington@mitcharterschool.org
Elyse Wolff
Social Emotional Learning Coach
elyse.wolff@mitcharterschool.org
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